Are Clorpactin® and silver nitrate similar?
(Dr. Globus) No, they are not similar at all. Silver nitrate is caustic. It combines with the tissue and, if it’s strong enough, it will kill the tissue. Clorpactin® is not caustic. Its pH is slightly below neutral and it doesn’t burn away the tissue. I personally would never allow silver nitrate to be used in my bladder if the need existed. Question: Is Clorpactin® chemically similar to dilute chlorine bleach? (Dr. Globus) Chlorine bleach is highly alkaline. It has a very high pH. That makes it entirely different from Clorpactin® which is just below neutral. The pH of bleach can be has high as 10 or 11. Clorpactin is about 6.6 on average. In addition, chlorine bleach has no ability to penetrate tissue, which is one of the most important actions of Clorpactin®. Clorpactin® is a powerful penetrant that can reach into crevices and fissures. Chemically, they are very different. Question: Is there any evidence that Clorpactin® causes scarring? (Dr. Globus) No. It should not cause scarring
